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TROPHY Walleye Trolling Or Drift Charter:

Port Clinton, Ohio (April- June)

Our season typically starts around April 1st where we offer TROPHY trolling trips or drift trips around the “reef complex” and Lake Erie islands off Port Clinton, Ohio. Your chance of catching a true WALLHANGER walleye is exceptional during this time. Walleye between 10 and 12 pounds are not uncommon and anglers from all states travel to Lake Erie in the spring for their chance at catching an absolute TROPHY. We target these prespawn females slow trolling deep diving crankbaits such as deep husky jerks and deep walleye bandits behind inline planer boards. If you are looking for that “rod in hand” charter, a drift charter is what you need! We drift across the spawning reefs with casting combos and lead hair jigs looking for a cooler full of eater sized walleye.

Offshore Deep Water Trolling Charter:

Ashtabula/Geneva/Conneaut, Ohio (June-September)

As the warm weather approaches and the water on the western basin become too warm for walleye, they start their migration towards the cool deep water in the central basin off Ashtabula, Ohio. We typically troll water 60 to 75ft deep and often 10 to 15 miles offshore to find the large schools of active walleye. Trolling dipsey divers, jet divers, and big planer boards are most popular with spoons, worm harnesses, and shallow style crankbaits. These trips are very action packed and hands on as we work together netting fish, setting rods, and filling the cooler with a limit of delicious walleye. The occasional tackle busting steelhead trout are not uncommon and provide chaos as they rip drag and jump out of the water behind the boat.

Lake Erie Jumbo Perch Charter:

Conneaut, Ohio (September-October)

Perch fishing is not only productive, but can also be a lot of fun as well. How can you beat catching 2 to 3 JUMBO perch at a time on one rod!?!? These trips are highly recommended for children and the new angler, but seasoned fisherman also find themselves having the time of their lives as they fill the box with “Lake Erie Gold”.  These trips consist of dropping anchor and using two hook shiner rigs just off the bottom where the perch are schooled up and waiting for a snack.

Walleye And Perch Combo Charter:

Conneaut, Ohio (September-October)

Can’t decide between a walleye or perch charter? This trip is for you featuring the best of both worlds. We will start the morning running offshore in search of early morning walleye and then switch over to perch around lunch time. These trips are usually 10 hour trips (or limits) and are highly sought after by customers. The availability for these trips are often narrow so please don’t hesitate if you are interested!.

Night Walleye Trolling Charter:

Cleveland, Ohio (October-December)

Come troll the dark, cool, and shallow waters off Cleveland in search of TROPHY night walleye as they haunt the shorelines gorging on baitfish before winter sets in. These trips not only provide a chance at catching a TROPHY walleye, but also provide a scenic view of downtown Cleveland from the lake. Walleye in the 10 to 12 pound range are common and stocking the freezers one last time before winter sets in is never a bad thing. We troll within a close distance from shore using shallow crankbaits such as husky jerks, bombers, perfect 10’s, and bandits behind small inline planer boards. 

Tackle Busting Steelhead Charter:

Cleveland, Ohio (October-December)

ABSOLUTE CHOAS! That is really the only way to describe these trips. Steelhead trout are pound for pound the HARDEST hitting, fighting, and acrobatic fish found in Lake Erie. These fish stage just off Cleveland before hitting the cold rivers to spawn for the winter and put on the feed bags before doing so. There is no mistaking when one of these things hit, not only will you hear the drag screaming you will also see them raising hell and jumping out of the water behind the boat. This is a MUST DO if you have never battled a steelhead trout in open water.

Trip Pricing: 

Walleye Charters:

  • 5 people max (prefer 4)

  • 8 hours dock to dock (or limit)

  • All gear, tackle, bait included

  • Fish cleaning available for additional cost

  • 1-4 People: $500
  • 5 People: $600

Perch Charters:

  • 5 people max (prefer 4)

  • 8 hours dock to dock (or limit)

  • All gear, tackle, bait included

  • Fish cleaning available for additional cost

  • 1-5 People: $450

Combo Charters:

  • 5 people max (prefer 4)

  • 10 hours dock to dock (or limit)

  • All gear, tackle, bait included

  • Fish cleaning available for an additional cost

  • 1-4 People: $750
  • 5 People: $800

Steelhead Charters:

  • 4 people max

  • 6 hour trip (or limit)

  • All gear, tackle, bait included

  • Fish cleaning available for an additional cost

  • 1-4 People: $350

A $100 Deposit is required to save your date for all trips. All remaining balance will be paid IN FULL the day of your trip prior to departure. Early Booking is recommended to ensure the date(s) you request will be available.  Our summer walleye dates are limited and GO FAST!!!

Cancellations:Capt. George reserves the right to cancel a trip due to weather or any matter of safety at the sole discretion of the captain. Cancellations due to weather will be made only if the captain feels safety is an issue. If a cancellation is deemed necessary another date will be scheduled. The Captains word is final!! Due to our tight scheduling of trips all client cancellations must be made 30 days in advance for a full refund of deposit. Refunded deposits may be used towards another  trip if a date is available at time of cancellation.

EARLY BOOKING IS CRUCIAL TO SECURING YOUR DATE!!